Baniagan - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Baniagan is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaptipada and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Baripada.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baniagan is 391171. The village covers a total geographical area of 51 hectares and falls under the 757041 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

For political representation, the village falls under the Udala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baniagan

According to the 2011 Census, Baniagan village had a total population of 373 people, including 184 males and 189 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.42%, with male literacy at 88.76% and female literacy at 74.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Baniagan

Baniagan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Baniagan

Public transport in the Baniagan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Baniagan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Baniagan is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baniagan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Baniagan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Baniagan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Baniagan village are given below:

FAQs about Baniagan